Leading in Cybersecurity as a Black Founder

Ian Evans (E-Tech CEO) built a #1 Canadian MSP from solo 2005 startup to North America-wide cybersecurity leader for SMBs/nonprofits—credibility + resilience conquered 16-hour days, cash crunches, and scaling risks.

Key growth hurdles overcome:

• Early trust: Proved enterprise service solo amid mission-critical stakes

• Talent wars: Hire attitude/accountability first, train relentlessly

• Tech evolution: Standardize proven tools over hype; invest ahead of threats

• Client faith: Transparent communication post-breach/outage rebuilds stronger

Leadership truth: Obstacles sharpen focus—refuse service compromise, build for long-term trust. Economic dips tested, but mission clarity won.

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Ian Evans (E-Tech CEO) built a #1 Canadian MSP from solo 2005 startup to North America-wide cybersecurity leader for SMBs/nonprofits—credibility + resilience conquered 16-hour days, cash crunches, and scaling risks.

Key growth hurdles overcome:

• Early trust: Proved enterprise service solo amid mission-critical stakes

• Talent wars: Hire attitude/accountability first, train relentlessly

• Tech evolution: Standardize proven tools over hype; invest ahead of threats

• Client faith: Transparent communication post-breach/outage rebuilds stronger

Leadership truth: Obstacles sharpen focus—refuse service compromise, build for long-term trust. Economic dips tested, but mission clarity won.

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